I really think this is it. Calling for a cab was an effort. pushing a button in an app that says, “I need a cab here” was the secret sauce Uber provided. That’s old news now. They also had a benefit of pricing while they had VC, but that’s evaporating.
For the record, I don’t uber or equivalent. I either am or find a DD or “rideshare” with friends and family.
I haven’t used them, but there are taxi apps that seem to hook into the less-predatory transport businesses. Pricing may not be as competitive, but that comes with the drivers earning a stable wage.
Boys (and girls) lose their jumping out of trees magic too. Getting older sucks.
Keep that magic as long as you can. The more magic you use, the longer you get to keep it.